Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Beekman Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beekman Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beekman Center's student population of 105 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beekman Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beekman Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
35%
18%
White
27%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beekman Center's ranking?
Beekman Center is ranked #1058 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beekman Center?
The graduation rate of Beekman Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Beekman Center?
105 students attend Beekman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Beekman Center students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beekman Center?
Beekman Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beekman Center offer ?
Beekman Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Beekman Center part of?
Beekman Center is part of Lansing Public School District.
School Reviews
5 3/24/2020
I am a parent and find the treatment and care received is very well done. My daughter has severe disabilities, and the staff does a great job ensuring her care and growth working well with us. I feel she is safe and know Mrs Wanger gives 100% to all her students. Parents can do more to help the cause.
1 8/20/2019
I'm a parent of a child that attends this school, although they do have a few good staff my child has definitely regressed since their placement here. The whole Lansing School District special Education Department has some employees that go rogue and do what they want whether it's lawful or not, or whether it's in the best interest of your child or not.
5 2/14/2015
I sue chaffee want to say I want to say Alisha Sheets is such a great sweet n nice teacher she is my son teacher my son Edmundo Mireles / we call him Eddie he has been going to Beekman center sense he was 3 three years old n he is now 8 years old he has learned so much he's a special needs child but he's so smart n happy boy n his speech teacher is great to ken I say thank u to but Alisha Sheets I say thank u so much for everything u have done for Eddie n also the teacher aids to thank u all so much cant ask for a better school for my son he enjoys going everyday even summer school to.
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